There’s a similar ethic — to contribute something positive — that I strive for in writing lyrics. I can’t sing, play or compose so every song I’m part of involves collaboration. But again, as I hope you see from the songs I’ve cited above, music can make the world better.
DISCUSSING THE MUSIC BUSINESS WITH GERARD HAIRSTON
Meet Gerard Hairston. Hairston is a Dallas-based music producer and engineer with over 20 years of experience working with many artists including Stellar award winners. Hairston began as a musician then got into teaching, engineering and radio broadcasting after earning a degree in music. Hairston would go on to open a major music studio in […]
Love a good, simple and delicious noodle dish? Brandy Cochrane offers some great guidance and tips that you need to know! In her latest video, Cochrane walks us through the process of making Vegetable Stir Fry. Cochrane is not the only chef in the demo, she’s accompanied by Fanmire ambassador Jazmyne Ackies, who follows along […]
Fanmire Conversations Series: Business Founders, Jamel Anderson and Todd Belin
The founder and CEO of Fanmire, Jamel Anderson, takes time to sit down with Todd Belin, one of NYC’s top personal trainers to discuss health, fitness and of course, sports. It was apparent to Jamel that he had to make some life changes when he found out that he had high blood pressure and Todd […]
Taylor Swift returns and is again taking over the charts with the release of her long-awaited album “Folklore”. The recent release marks her eighth studio album which was written and recorded entirely in isolation due to the pandemic. There are sixteen songs, with “Cardigan”, coming in second on Spotify’s Top Hits. This quiet and moody […]
To Be a Fan: Sports Hype and The NBA Championships
There are two types of people in this world, die-hard sports fans and those who ride the hype. Last year during the NBA playoffs, many got into basketball for the very first time. The Raptors, a Toronto basketball team, made it to finals. This was a rare event as Canadian sports teams rarely make it […]
Being a part of a fandom introduces you to a community of like-minded people with a shared interest. You may find a sense of comfort within these groups and develop new friendships through them. Although rare, it is especially delightful when you discover fandoms that overlap. The cross pollution of your favorite fanbases may surprise […]
From patiently waiting for tickets to release online to queuing outside the venue… We’re all there for one purpose, hundreds of people who are fans of the same thing. The music is blaring and you can’t help but dance. You’re drenched in sweat, but it doesn’t matter. Nothing seems to matter in these moments, it’s […]
There’s a similar ethic — to contribute something positive — that I strive for in writing lyrics. I can’t sing, play or compose so every song I’m part of involves collaboration. But again, as I hope you see from the songs I’ve cited above, music can make the world better.